Rose L. Baker, 64, of Jacksonville passed away early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2009 at Jacksonville Convalescent Center. She was born April 18, 1944 in Anna the daughter of John and Gail Fox. She married John William Baker on May 17, 1976 in Chapin and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2004.

She is survived by one daughter, Tracy (husband, Mike) Mayberry of Jacksonville; two sons, Forrest Dirden and Clark (wife, Kristy) Dirden both of Jacksonville; two step-sons, Paul (wife, Mary) Baker and William J. (wife, Rosie) Baker both of Chapin; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and one brother, Henry Fox of Hannibal, Mo. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers.

Mrs. Baker had been employed as a bartender at Bill's West State Tavern in Jacksonville for many years. She loved spending time with her family, gardening, reading and hunting mushrooms.

Services were entrusted to Williamson Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Illinois.